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Yukon MP running for Diabetes in Victoria Marathon
(Victoria, October 5, 2012) The Honourable Ryan Leef, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, will be lacing up and running with Team Diabetes in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Sunday, October 7th.
As an MP, Mr. Leef has seen first-hand the serious impact diabetes can have on individuals and communities in the Yukon and across the country. This experience has compelled him to take action and make a difference for the 9 million Canadians living with diabetes and prediabetes. The Canadian Diabetes Association is thrilled that he has committed his valuable time and effort to help raise funds and awareness for this important cause.
“Running provides us that moment in time where we can forget our worries, solve problems, find peace and overcome the greatest of challengers...ourselves. When we finish a test like a marathon we are better for it. In running for Team Diabetes, I run for a far greater cause and a far greater purpose, one I hope we will all be better for.”
Mr. Leef’s active lifestyle has prepared him well to tackle the marathon distance this weekend. He is an accomplished marathon runner and has represented Canada as a member of the National Team in the 10,000 metre in addition to the IAAF World and North American Mountain Running Championships.
Team Diabetes isn’t just for accomplished athletes though. Like Mr. Leef, you just need to be willing to make a commitment and be prepared for the positive impact it will have on your life and the lives of those around you. With a variety of distance options and destinations to choose from, there is something for everyone.
Challenge yourself. You CAN do it! For more information on Team Diabetes events across Canada and around the world, please visit http://www.teamdiabetes.ca.
About TEAM DIABETES
Team Diabetes is the national activity fundraising program of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Since 2000, team members have raised in excess of $34 million for the Association to support research, education, advocacy and programs such as our D-Camps for children with Type 1 diabetes. Team members also raise awareness about diabetes in their communities and make a commitment to their own health by leading a more active lifestyle. Join us on facebook.com/Teamdiabetes and follow us on Twitter @TeamDiabetesCDA.
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a registered charitable organization, leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. Our professional staff and more than 20,000 volunteers provide education and services to help people in their daily fight against the disease, advocate on behalf of people with diabetes for the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life, and break ground towards a cure. Please visit diabetes.ca, join us on facebook.com/CanadianDiabetesAssociation, follow us on Twitter @DiabetesAssoc, or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).
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For more information about Team Diabetes and the Canadian Diabetes Association please contact:
Julie Holder
Regional Director, Vancouver Island, Interior and Northern BC
Canadian Diabetes Association
250-382-5454 x 228 /
Cell: 250-508-0954
For more information and interview opportunities with Mr. Ryan Leef, please contact:
Kay Richter
Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff
Ryan Leef, MP Yukon
613-995-9368 /
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